Alabama A&M University Expands Its Global Research Footprint to West Africa

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University

Alabama A&M University, a historically Black institution, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Université Peleforo Gon Coulibaly (UPGC) in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.

Over the next five years, Alabama A&M and UPGC will partner together on various research projects, educational and training initiatives, and student and faculty exchange programs. The partnership will have a particular focus on advancing the fields of agriculture, food science, animal science, and agricultural economics. Additionally, the two universities plan to use their shared knowledge to develop course curricula in various agricultural disciplines such as soil and crop sciences, agronomy, plant pathology, food sciences, animal sciences, and agricultural economics.

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in our university’s global engagement strategy,” said Dr. Majed El-Dweik, Alabama A&M vice president of research and economic development. “We are thrilled to work with UPGC to create new opportunities for our students and faculty to engage in meaningful research and educational exchanges.”